Health 2015

Health is defined as [blank_start]a state of complete[blank_end] [blank_start]physical[blank_end], [blank_start]mental[blank_end] and [blank_start]social wellbeing[blank_end], [blank_start]not merely the absence of disease[blank_end] and [blank_start]infirmity[blank_end]

Health status refers to [blank_start]an individual's[blank_end] or [blank_start]a population's[blank_end] [blank_start]overall level of health[blank_end], [blank_start]taking into account various aspects[blank_end] such as [blank_start]life expectancy[blank_end], [blank_start]amount of disability[blank_end] and [blank_start]levels of disease risk factors[blank_end]

Physical health relates to [blank_start]the efficient functioning of the body[blank_end] and [blank_start]its systems[blank_end], and includes [blank_start]the physical capacity to perform tasks[blank_end] and [blank_start]physical fitness[blank_end]

Mental health refers to [blank_start]a state of well being[blank_end] in which the individual [blank_start]realises his or her own abilities[blank_end], can [blank_start]cope with the normal stresses of life[blank_end], [blank_start]can work productively and fruitfully[blank_end], and is able to make a [blank_start]contribution to his or her community[blank_end].

Social health relates to [blank_start]being able to interact with others[blank_end] and [blank_start]participate in the community[blank_end] in both an [blank_start]independent[blank_end] and [blank_start]cooperative[blank_end] way

Burden of disease is defined as [blank_start]a measure of the impact of diseases[blank_end] and [blank_start]injuries[blank_end], [blank_start]specifically it measures the gap[blank_end] between [blank_start]current health status[blank_end] and a[blank_start]n ideal situation where everyone lives[blank_end] to [blank_start]an old age free of disease[blank_end] and [blank_start]disability[blank_end]. [blank_start]It is measured in a unit called the DALY[blank_end]

NHPA names: As[blank_start]thma[blank_end] De[blank_start]mentia[blank_end] Ar[blank_start]thritis and musculoskeletal conditions[blank_end] Di[blank_start]abetes mellitus[blank_end] Can[blank_start]cer control[blank_end] O[blank_start]besity[blank_end] M[blank_start]ental health[blank_end] I[blank_start]njury prevention and control[blank_end] Car[blank_start]diovascular health[blank_end]

Obesity refers to [blank_start]carrying excess body weight[blank_end] in [blank_start]the form of fat[blank_end]. It is defined as having a BMI [blank_start]over 30[blank_end] or a waist circumference of [blank_start]over 102cm[blank_end] for males and [blank_start]89cm[blank_end] for females

Asthma is [blank_start]a chronic condition[blank_end] of [blank_start]the upper respiratory system[blank_end] characterised by [blank_start]constriction of the airways[blank_end] which [blank_start]results in difficulty breathing[blank_end]

Cardiovascular health relates to [blank_start]the functioning of the heart[blank_end] and [blank_start]blood vessels[blank_end]

Mental health focusses on the [blank_start]mental functioning[blank_end] of [blank_start]all people[blank_end]

Diabetes mellitus is when [blank_start]the body cannot metabolise glucose[blank_end] due to [blank_start]ineffective[blank_end] or [blank_start]insufficient insulin production[blank_end]

Injury prevention and control relates to [blank_start]external causes of death and disability[blank_end] such as [blank_start]suicide[blank_end], [blank_start]road trauma[blank_end], [blank_start]poisoning[blank_end] and [blank_start]drowning[blank_end]

Cancer is characterised by [blank_start]the development of abnormal cells[blank_end] that [blank_start]the body has trouble killing off[blank_end]. As a result, they then [blank_start]invade nearby tissues[blank_end] and [blank_start]prevent them from functioning normally[blank_end]

Principles of the social model of health: Addr[blank_start]esses the broader determinants of health[blank_end] Acts to r[blank_start]educe social inequities[blank_end] Acts to e[blank_start]nable access to health care[blank_end] I[blank_start]nvolves intersectoral collaboration[blank_end] E[blank_start]mpowers individuals and communities[blank_end]

Ottawa charter action areas: B[blank_start]uild healthy public policy[blank_end] C[blank_start]reate supportive environments[blank_end] D[blank_start]evelop personal skills[blank_end] S[blank_start]trengthen community action[blank_end] R[blank_start]eorient health services[blank_end]

Ottawa charter strategies for health promotion: A[blank_start]dvocate[blank_end] M[blank_start]ediate[blank_end] E[blank_start]nable[blank_end]

VicHealth mission: [blank_start]In partnership with others[blank_end], [blank_start]promote good health[blank_end] [blank_start]Recognise that the social[blank_end] and [blank_start]economic conditions for[blank_end] all [blank_start]people influence their health[blank_end] [blank_start]Promote fairness and opportunity[blank_end] for [blank_start]better health[blank_end] [blank_start]Support initiatives[blank_end] that [blank_start]assist individuals[blank_end], [blank_start]communities[blank_end], [blank_start]workplaces[blank_end] and [blank_start]broader society to improve wellbeing[blank_end] [blank_start]Seek to prevent chronic conditions[blank_end] for [blank_start]all Victorians[blank_end]

VicHealth strategic priorities: Pro[blank_start]mote healthy eating[blank_end] E[blank_start]ncourage regular physical activity[blank_end] Pre[blank_start]vent tobacco use[blank_end] Pre[blank_start]vent harm[blank_end] from [blank_start]alcohol[blank_end] I[blank_start]mprove mental wellbeing[blank_end]

Which of these are examples of state government responsibilities for health?

The Australian Dietary Guidelines: 1. [blank_start]To achieve and maintain a healthy weight[blank_end], [blank_start]be physically active[blank_end] and [blank_start]choose amounts of nutritious food[blank_end] and [blank_start]drinks to meet your energy needs[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods[blank_end] from [blank_start]the five food groups every day[blank_end] and [blank_start]drink plenty of water[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Limit intake[blank_end] of [blank_start]foods containing saturated fat[blank_end], [blank_start]added salt[blank_end], [blank_start]added sugars[blank_end] and [blank_start]alcohol[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Encourage[blank_end], [blank_start]support[blank_end] and [blank_start]promote breastfeeding[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Care for your food[blank_end]; [blank_start]prepare and store it safely[blank_end]

Millennium Development Goals: 1. [blank_start]Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Achieve universal primary education[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Promote gender equality and empower wome[blank_end]n 4. [blank_start]Reduce child mortality[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Improve maternal health[blank_end] 6. [blank_start]Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria[blank_end] and [blank_start]other diseases[blank_end] 7. [blank_start]Ensure environmental sustainability[blank_end] 8. [blank_start]Develop a global partnership[blank_end] for [blank_start]development[blank_end]